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EY52 FJK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

191,012 mi
Last recorded191,012 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 FJK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 191,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 185,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to see brake pad wear

Fail 22 Sep 2015 185,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to see brake pad wear

Fail 13 Aug 2014 176,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 176,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 166,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

discs worn to acc limit,.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 166,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

discs worn to acc limit,.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 155,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear indicator faded, nearside rear tyre worn right to minimum limit, spare wheel perished (unserviceable), front brake discs rather worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 155,928 miles

Nearside rear indicator faded, nearside rear tyre worn right to minimum limit, spare wheel perished (unserviceable), front brake discs rather worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 143,384 miles

Front brake discs worn to acceptable limit, front brake pads worn to minimum limit. Front springs rusting, underside covered.

Offside front tyre worn right onto minimum limit, requires changing. Nearside front tyre worn near to minimum. Both rear tyres worn to minimum limit and perished. Offside repeater and both rear indicators slightly faded.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 143,384 miles

Front brake discs worn to acceptable limit, front brake pads worn to minimum limit. Front springs rusting, underside covered.

Offside front tyre worn right onto minimum limit, requires changing. Nearside front tyre worn near to minimum. Both rear tyres worn to minimum limit and perished. Offside repeater and both rear indicators slightly faded.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 131,254 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 131,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Underside of engine covered, both rear tyres worn near to minimum limit, rear silencer rather rusty.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,336 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 119,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 105,489 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 105,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 89,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,065 miles

brake discs worn toacc limit.exhaust joints rusted at back.

nsr tyre walls perihing.

Pass 10 Sep 2005 63,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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EY52 FJK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY52 FJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY52 FJK registered?

EY52 FJK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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